OnePlus Ace
#512
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
#634Category Breakdown
OnePlus Ace
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Performance
91.189.9
Camera
95.695.3
Display
91.987.8
Battery
30.630.6
Build
74.375.4
Connectivity
82.484.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
75.673.1
Summary
- The OnePlus Ace features a larger 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the OnePlus Nord 2 5G's 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display at 90Hz, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Ace is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset, providing a slight edge over the Dimensity 1200 in the Nord 2.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the Nord 2 has a higher-resolution 32 MP selfie camera versus the Ace's 16 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4500 mAh, but the Ace supports faster 150W charging compared to the 65W of the Nord 2.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Ace shipping with ColorOS 12.1 and the Nord 2 on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 with OxygenOS 13, indicating a more recent software experience for the Ace.
- Build quality is similar, with both using Gorilla Glass 5, but the Nord 2 has a glass back, while the Ace has a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Ace
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
General
Release Date
2022, April 21
2021, July 22
Announced
2022, April 21
2021, July 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.43"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 950 nits (peak)
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC6
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
Auto HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
150W wired, 50% in 5 min
65W wired, PD, 100% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.3 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm (6.43 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
159.1 x 73.3 x 8.3 mm (6.26 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
186 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue
Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green Wood, Pac-Man Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, SBAS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass